From Adweek · Mark Stenberg · · 1m 30s
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch Departs for Mattel
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch leaves for Mattel after seven years.
In brief
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch leaves for Mattel after seven years. Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast to become Mattel CEO after seven years leading the company through digital media challenges. Originally reported by Adweek.
Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast
Roger Lynch announced his departure from Condé Nast after seven years as CEO, marking the end of his tenure.
Lynch joins Mattel as CEO
Lynch will become the new CEO of global toymaker Mattel, replacing interim CEO Mike Perlis.
Condé Nast digital media challenges
Under Lynch, Condé Nast grappled with rapid digital media transformation, including search traffic decline due to generative search.
Brand portfolio adjustments
Lynch folded smaller Condé Nast brands like Self, Them, Pitchfork, and Teen Vogue under his leadership.
Revenue growth under Lynch
Since 2020, Condé Nast revenue from commerce grew 170% and digital subscriptions grew 155%.
Vogue World event revenue
Vogue World event revenue grew 40% in 2025, according to Condé Nast's chief revenue officer.
Vogue World controversy
Vogue World faced criticism for using humanoid robots in Milan, following Anna Wintour's backlash over John Galliano retrospective.
Barbie film impact
Lynch will lead Mattel, whose brand equity surged after the Barbie film adaptation became a blockbuster.
Shared board connections
Lynch has served on Mattel's board since 2018, and Dawn Ostroff joined Mattel's board in 2024.
Mattel CEO transition
Former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is leaving for David Ellison's entertainment company, creating new leadership dynamics.
The headline
Roger Lynch departs Condé Nast to become Mattel CEO after seven years leading the company through digital media challenges.
